Psalm 77:14 (NKJV)
You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your
strength among the peoples.
I’m writing this blog from sunny California and being out
here has opened my eyes to some of our God’s marvelous works and wonders. In
this week’s scripture we talk about our God who does wonders, and gives strength
to His people. Los Angeles is a huge city but it’s surrounded by the most
incredible mountains I’ve ever seen! When we were flying into LAX. I couldn’t stop
smiling and just saying thank you Lord. Why was I thanking Him? Because He
created this land and it’s gorgeous!
So what does God’s wonders and him
giving us strength mean to you? I know that there are times when I am weak. I
need help. Sometimes it’s very hard to admit that I need help. I don’t want to
admit that I can’t handle everything. Sometimes I feel like I’m letting people down
if I show signs of weakness. Why do we
feel this way? For some of us we feel
that we have to always be strong and never show signs of weakness or ask for
help. Being a control freak about certain things has not helped. But God has
been dealing with me in this regard. First, I’ve seen God do amazing things in
my life and for people around me. If He does wonders for them, of course He’ll
keep doing them for me! Second, I know
that we’re not meant to fight these battles alone. But I used to try. I have,
well we all have the most powerful ally with us whenever we need Him. God
declared his strength over us as the verse above states. It means He is with
each and every one of us all at the same times and give us strength and courage
when we need it. When we are weak, He is strong. When we can’t handle the pressure,
He can. He takes all of our burdens if we give them to Him. I had a lot to
learn about giving up control. But God has given me His strength, and I accept
it. Does it mean that I’m not still a control freak? Nope. I am. But I also
have chosen to give the stuff I know I can’t handle to the Lord and not try to
be superwoman all the time. That’s exhausting!
My challenge for you is to look at your life and see if you’re
trying to control every aspect of it. Are their things you’re holding onto that
you need to release to the Lord? If there are, do it. Let it go! Don’t try to
take on everything. Use the ally we’ve been blessed with – the Lord!
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